Top 10 Vehicles for a Beach Road Trip

Top 10 Vehicles For A Beach Road Trip 2008 Honda Element

2008 Honda Element What we thinkWith 64 seating options and 77 cubic feet of cargo room, we think the Element was made for a beach trip. Suicide doors and a rear dropdown tailgate will give you access to the beach umbrellas, chairs and surfboards that can easily be stowed in the car. Covering the front seats is a waterproof seat fabric - perfect for those who can’t be bothered to dry off before hitting the road.

2008 Jeep Wrangler What we thinkThe tough-as-nails Wrangler is the ideal summer car. With a removable cloth roof cover and doors, you’ll be able to feel the wind in your hair while driving along the coast. Fabric protectant on the seats keeps the interior free of saltwater stains. The Jeep’s fantastic off-road capabilities mean that parking on the sand will be of little consequence to its standard all-wheel drive.

2008 Chevrolet HHR What we thinkThe HHR has more functionality than a universal remote. The rear seats fold down pancake flat and are backed with a tough plastic that’s easy to clean and hard to scuff up. An optional sunroof will give you a head start on your tan, while an auxiliary jack means beach playlists will be available en route.

2008 MINI Cooper Clubman What we thinkNot only will the Mini Clubman turn beachgoers’ heads with its cool exterior, but storing all your beach gear is easy for this little car. Anything you stow away in its 32 cubic feet the car will be accessible via the rear barn-style doors and third door on the passenger side. Its 12-feet 11-inch size also means getting to the beach late won’t require spending the hours circling for a parking spot – it’ll fit pretty much anywhere.

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